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UNLV trains mariachi teachers amid Las Vegas shortage
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As mariachi programs grow to about 6,000 students in Las Vegas schools, a shortage of qualified teachers has prompted UNLV to offer a mariachi minor to train future educators. Axel Rodríguez Olivas is expected to become the program’s first graduate, helping carry the Mexican musical tradition into classrooms.
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University of Hawaii launches application for 10 campuses
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The University of Hawaiʻi launched ApplyHawaiʻi, a single undergraduate application for students applying to any of its 10 campuses for fall 2027. The system replaces as many as four separate application pathways for freshmen, transfer and returning students, while graduate and Mānoa Outreach College applications remain separate.
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University of Arizona plans 2027 tuition freeze
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The University of Arizona plans to freeze tuition and fees for fall 2027 for resident and nonresident undergraduates and graduate students, extending its resident undergraduate freeze to a fourth year. The proposal excludes the medical and veterinary colleges, where tuition is set to rise, and awaits review by the Arizona Board of Regents.
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Kalamazoo Promise Plans HBCU Tuition Coverage in 2027
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The Kalamazoo Promise will begin covering tuition and mandatory fees at accredited four-year HBCUs nationwide in fall 2027, expanding scholarship options for eligible Kalamazoo Public Schools graduates beyond Michigan for the first time. Program leaders say the change lets students pursue financial support while choosing campuses where they feel a sense of belonging and cultural connection.
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US Deficit Approaching Grim Milestone — But News Met With Crickets From Lawmakers
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 2h
China Youth Unemployment Hits Record 18.9%
Finance
— Sep 17, 2026
China’s urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9% in August, the highest since the current methodology began, as 16–24-year-olds face a tight job market amid a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce; the broader urban unemployment rate also edged up to 5.3% as the economy slows. Officials say the youth spike is largely seasonal and should ease in the coming months, though the sustained pressure on new graduates highlights persistent challenges in absorbing young talent.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success
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— Sep 18, 2026
Frisco entrepreneur William Stapleton, CEO of Iron Rock Payments, urges students and early-career professionals to seek meaningful experience and lifelong learning rather than waiting for opportunities, drawing from his rise from unpaid internships to leadership roles. He emphasizes internships as a critical stepping stone and cites the broader trend of graduates completing internships to build long-term careers.
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His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation.
Harvard Grad Goes Viral for Video Walking Out of Merrick Garland Graduation Speech
Opinion
— Jun 2, 2022
Graduating college is a huge accomplishment, and a graduation ceremony is supposed to be a time to celebrate this achievement. Unfortunately, many woke colleges have turned it into a time for Democratic politicians to…
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Across US, Students in Lockdown Celebrate Graduations Virtually With Celebrity Guests
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— May 16, 2020
Graduation ceremonies are a rite of passage in the United States, a chance to don a scholarly cap and gown and celebrate with friends and family another stage of school completed. But the graduates of 2020 are having to…
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Graduates Stunned After Commencement Speaker Wipes Out Student Debt
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— May 11, 2026
Students expecting to leave graduation with diplomas also walked away with something else on Friday — relief from a chunk of their student debt. According to the New York Post , graduates at North Carolina State…
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The Conservative Desk
Anthropic shields Claude from cruelty as real risks rise
A new ban on needless abuse of Claude takes effect November 12, formalizing model-welfare research while cyber incidents and weapons rules show where the human stakes still sit.
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NFL Distances Itself From Butker’s Graduation Speech
Reporting
— May 16, 2024
When Kansas City kicker spoke at Benedictine College’s graduation ceremony, he was speaking for himself and not the NFL. Butker tackled everything from LGBTQ+ community, working women and abortion in his speech on May…
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NYC College Condemns Actions of Mic-Snatching Graduate
Reporting
— Jun 26, 2023
The chief spokesman at the college where a graduate aggressively snatched the microphone from the school’s administrator during their commencement ceremony slammed her for her actions. In an email to the New York Post …
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Trump Congratulates His Daughter on Her Law School Graduation
Reporting
— May 20, 2020
President Donald Trump’s youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump, graduated this weekend from the prestigious Georgetown University law school and her farther congratulated her on Twitter, joking, “Just what I need is a lawyer…
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Columbia University Cancels Main Graduation Due to Protests
Reporting
— May 6, 2024
There will be no main graduation ceremony at Columbia University after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests, but smaller ceremonies will be held. School officials made the announcement Monday, according to the Associated…
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Trump May Miss Son’s Graduation, Depends on Judge’s Ruling
Reporting
— Apr 16, 2024
There’s some speculation as to whether former President Donald Trump will be able to attend his youngest son’s high school graduation. As of right now, it’s too soon to say, according to the HuffPost . On Monday, Trump…
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Trump Says Russia Will Ship Millions Of Tons Of Diesel To Bring Down Record Prices
Simon August · 2 min · 2h
Valedictorian Tells Her Senior Class the Truth About God in Viral Graduation Speech
Opinion
— Jun 6, 2023
A valedictorian’s graduation speech is going viral after she used the opportunity to tell her senior class about the Gospel. Lydia Owens is the valedictorian for the class of 2023 at Woodmont High School in Greenville…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Foreign Graduates Are Crushing Natural-Born Americans In Pay, Analysis Finds
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— Jun 16, 2025
College graduates who immigrated to the U.S. on student visas earn substantially more than their native-born counterparts, according to an analysis by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG). The median salary for…
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Trump Vows to ‘Defend Women’s Sports’ as Alabama Graduates Cheer
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— May 5, 2025
President Donald Trump knew just what to say at make the audience at University of Alabama graduation ceremony cheer — “men will not play in women’s sports.” That was part of the message Trump delivered Thursday night…
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Graduation Footage Goes Viral After Emcee’s Wildly Incorrect Pronunciations Cause Confusion
Reporting
— May 11, 2024
Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University’s commencement ceremony, held on May 9, experienced an unusual scene when the emcee responsible for calling them up to receive their diplomas utterly butchered their names. The…
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Commentary: Columbia University Offering Graduation Ceremonies Segregated by Race, Sexuality
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— Mar 17, 2021
New York City’s Ivy League Columbia University is offering a general graduation ceremony this spring for all of its students, but will also separate those students by race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and income…
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Michael Douglas Reveals the Unexpected Way He Used His Father’s Gift
Michael Douglas says his famous father, Kirk Douglas, gave him $10,000 when he was 21 and considered the matter settled — even though the young actor still had two years of college to finish. According to Fox News , the “Basic Instinct” star shared the story Thursday during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” where he discussed his new memoir, “One Helluva Ride.” Host Jimmy Kimmel pointed out th
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Jasmine Crockett Tells Grads To ‘Know How To Use A Chair’ – And She Didn’t Mean For Sitting
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— May 5, 2025
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas appeared to hint that college graduates should be ready to “use a chair” as a weapon during a Sunday commencement address. Crockett gave the advice to seniors graduating from…
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High School Valedictorian Reveals Reason Behind Sharing Her Faith in Graduation Speech
Reporting
— Jun 22, 2023
A high school valedictorian revealed her motivation behind boldly sharing her faith during her graduation speech. Lydia Owens, 18, who was the valedictorian and president at Woodmont High School in Greenville, South…
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Previously Detained Columbia Graduate Now Seeks Big Payday From Trump Admin
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— Jul 10, 2025
A college graduate student accused of pro-Hamas activism is seeking millions from the Trump administration weeks after being released from an immigration detention center. Mahmoud Khalil — a Syrian-born Palestinian…
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Donald Trump Allowed to Attend Son’s High School Graduation
Reporting
— Apr 30, 2024
Formerly President Donald Trump will be allowed to attend his son Barron’s high school graduation. Judge Juan Merchan made the announcement Tuesday in court. Merchan is presiding over the hush money criminal case…
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Mom of 7 Graduates College As Class Valedictorian — Credits Her Family and God
Reporting
— Jul 12, 2023
A Florida mother of seven credited her family and God during her graduation from college as the 2023 class valedictorian with a perfect grade point average. Last week, Ashley Payne, 35, gave a touching speech during her…
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America’s Bid To Loosen China’s Cobalt Grip Comes With A Green Card Attached
Paris Apodaca · 7 min · 2h
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